Atty. Thomas Ignatius Michals

Atty. Thomas Ignatius Michals

Thomas Ignatius Michals is a lawyer practicing commercial, business litigation, corporate litigation and 8 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Central Missouri State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Ignatius Michals at a glance

Thomas Ignatius Michals is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1988). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Central Missouri State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lake County Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Ignatius Michals is a lawyer practicing commercial, business litigation, corporate litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Central Missouri State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Thomas practices at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Ignatius Michals's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Ignatius Michals handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas Ignatius Michals is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas Ignatius Michals is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas Ignatius Michals is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Ignatius Michals

Where is Thomas Ignatius Michals's law office located?
Thomas Ignatius Michals's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Ignatius Michals handle?
Thomas Ignatius Michals focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Thomas Ignatius Michals practiced law?
Thomas Ignatius Michals has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Thomas Ignatius Michals go to law school?
Thomas Ignatius Michals earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Thomas Ignatius Michals for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Ignatius Michals directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Ignatius Michals received?
Thomas Ignatius Michals's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Central Missouri State University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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